Returning home is never easy. Not when there is a serial killer at work... A completely unputdownable crime thriller full of authentic detail. DI Charley Mann left Yorkshire for the Met and a fast-track career – but now she’s back, she’s in charge and the area’s first young, female DI. Her hometown, the Yorkshire countryside, and her old friends all seem unchanged. But appearances can be deceptive. When a brutal murder is discovered, Charley is forced to question everything, and the interest of her ex doesn’t make it easier. Bodies keep appearing and the pressure is on. Charley will be tested to her limits... But home is where the heart is. Right? The unputdownable new series from the storyline consultants to TV’s Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey, Payback is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, LJ Ross and Rachel Lynch.
An old house. A fire. Two corpses... DI Charley Mann returns in this gripping crime thriller. West Yorkshire DI Charley Mann is called for what seems a routine job. Prior to demolition a deserted manor house appears to have been the target of an arson attack. But something isn’t right. The house has a dark history – and a dark present. When the remains of two bodies are discovered hidden inside, it soon emerges they were murdered decades apart. Who are they? What are their connections to the house? Why were they killed? And what is the connection to the fire? Amongst the ashes, Charley is soon drawn into a web of deceit and violent plots. The ghosts of the past can be all too real. Face them at your peril, because what goes around, comes around... Written by smash TV hit Happy Valley’s story advisors, and with the benefit of decades of real police experience, Condemned is perfect for fans of LJ Ross, Joy Ellis and Faith Martin.
A terrible act of violence. A chance occurrence – or something more sinister? On a beautiful summer afternoon, Stacey Sullivan is getting married to Mark James. But then screams smother the laughter, police sirens drown out the church bells. Out of nowhere, a drug-fuelled gunman opens fire on the wedding party. The shooter is beaten, disarmed and detained by the guests. No one knows who the gunman is... or if they do, they’re not admitting it. The job of solving the two murders is laid solely at the feet of DI Charley Mann. Could this be a random attack, or a pre-planned assassination? When information comes to light of a link to feuding drug-dealing families in Manchester, Charley’s team need to act rapidly. They need to find – and apprehend – those responsible. Fast. It soon becomes clear: if they fail, more deaths are coming... An utterly compelling crime thriller that won’t let go, perfect for fans of J. M. Dalgliesh, Ann Cleeves and Angela Marsons.
After a burglary at the mortuary, the body of 30-year-old Kirsty Gallagher goes missing - but the body that searchers find belongs to someone else The Harrowfield mortuary has been robbed, and Kirsty Gallagher’s body disappears. Nearby, uniformed police are searching the canal along with a small diving squad, following the discovery of some clothes by the bank side. The body of a naked man is hoisted from the murky depths. His ankles are tied by a piece of rope connected to concrete. Kirsty’s decomposing corpse is eventually found and an arrest is made which leads to a network of men whom DI Dylan can only describe as reprobates.
A killer with a macabre passion for human teeth stalks the residents of Harrowfield. Three linked murders means Assistant Chief Constable Wendy Smythe is brought in to take ultimate charge of the serial murder investigation, and she is adamant on managing the task akin to a drama. Dylan has to dig deep to remain professional. Chilling, ultimate and full of menace. There is dark suspicion that nobody is safe until the perpetrator is apprehended. Will the ring of steel wrapped around Harrowfield bring the psychopath to justice? Coupled with the fact Dylan and Jen’s daughter Maisy is hospitalised with an undiagnosed serious illness; Jack is under pressure on all fronts. On a happier note Jen’s dad Ralph, introduces the pair to his new lady friend but all is not as rosy as it seems three hundred miles away on the Isle of Wight, when her son brings the police to their door. Dylan shares intelligence with The National Crime Agency which brings back a deep seated anguish of fallen colleague DS Larry Banks. Can he help them capture the boss of an international drugs cartel, and if so will it bring Dylan closure?
A compelling story with a procedural authenticity that few authors can match.' M.W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show The third in the D.I. Jack Dylan series, set in Yorkshire and written by the husband and wife team who are the storyline consultants to TV’s Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey Work has taken over Dylan’s life once again and Jen, now heavily pregnant, feels sidelined. When a newly promoted detective sergeant arrives in Harrowfield, she proves more of a distraction than an asset. With stabbings, fatal road accidents and brutal attacks on girls to deal with, Dylan is busier than ever. While Dylan is confronted by a madman, Jen goes into labour alone and collapses unconscious. Dylan is spinning too many plates at once and needs to make life-changing decisions.
A vicious, unprovoked attack is just the start... 'A multi-faceted page turner. The perfect way to meet Jack Dylan' Alison Bruce, author of I Did It For Us When Detective Jack Dylan heads home after a residential course, he has no idea that an extraordinary succession of events is about to turn his life upside down. First his wife is found dead, then his step-daughter – battling severe depression – is expelled from university for drug use. And at work, two teenagers have gone missing. An ordinary man might break under the strain. But Dylan knows that his survival depends on him carrying on regardless, burying himself in his work. He is determined to pursue the criminal elements behind the events whether his superiors like it or not. And, as his family disintegrates around him, a newcomer to the admin department, Jennifer Jones, seems to offer some sort of salvation. Life may have changed, but nothing will stand in the way of Dylan’s quest for justice. From the storyline consultants to TV’s Happy Valley comes the brand new book in the DI Jack Dylan series, which takes the reader back to where it all began.
The fourth in the D.I. Jack Dylan series, set in Yorkshire and written by the husband and wife team who are the storyline consultants to TV's Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey. When hairdresser Kayleigh Harwood is reported missing by her mother in the worst blizzards Harrowfield has experienced in years, D.I. Jack Dylan and his team are called in. Kayleigh's car is found abandoned with her mobile phone inside but there is no sign of her. At the edge of the local quarry on the desolate Yorkshire moors, items of clothing are found. They are identified as belonging to the hairdresser, and an intense police search of the area begins. The investigation turns to a loner living close to where Kayleigh's car was discovered, and it soon becomes apparent to the investigators that the loner is hiding a bizarre secret. To Dylan's disbelief Divisional Commander Hugo-Watkins assumes that skeletal remains found in a lay-by are connected to the young woman's disappearance, and without seeking Dylan's advice, calls out the entire Major Incident Team. Refusing to be distracted, Dylan and his team continue to work round the clock in the hope of finding Kayleigh alive. Meanwhile Dylan's wife, Jen, is distracted and distant. Unbeknown to him her ex fiancé is in their midst, and stalking her. R.C. Bridgestock were voted #8 all-time greatest crime writers by WHSmith customers. They are consultants to ITV's award-winning drama series Scott & Bailey and the BBC's Happy Valley. PRAISE FOR R.C. BRIDGESTOCK: "R.C. Bridgestock always deliver a cracking story with an expert's insight." Howard Linskey, author of The Chosen Ones. "A compelling story with a procedural authenticity that few authors can match." M.W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show.
Lock your windows. Lock your door. And don’t look outside... At the local university a series of incidents is raising alarm. Someone is breaking into students bedrooms through the windows. But things get even more serious when a corpse is discovered on the outskirts of town. DI Charley Mann, dealing with her own problems, is drafted in to investigate. At first there doesn’t seem to be a connection, but Charley suspects otherwise. Following the evidence draws Charley into a web of shady local characters struggling at the margins. It seems the break-ins are no random event. Worse, more lives are at stake. On her own, and facing a stand off, Charley will have to find a way through. It’s either that, or more people will die... An extraordinary crime thriller from the UK’s leading police storyline consultants for major TV series, this is a deeply researched and nail-biting novel. Perfect for fans of Unforgotten, Happy Valley and Mark Billingham.
A compelling story with a procedural authenticity that few authors can match.' M.W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show The second in the D.I. Jack Dylan series, set in Yorkshire and written by the husband and wife team who are the storyline consultants to TV’s Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey Detective Inspector Jack Dylan has two unconnected murders to solve. And one of his detectives has gone missing. Long hours are part of Dylan’s job, but his relationship is suffering and he wants to save it. With the pressure mounting, Dylan needs to find out why a young woman was burned alive in a public park while half a million pounds of her money has been stolen. Usually the search for the murderer begins with the immediate family but this time Dylan fears that his own missing sergeant may be involved.
When a girl vanishes, everyone becomes a suspect. Will it prove too much as both DI Dylan's health and private life begin to suffer as he relentlessly searches for the killer.
The fourth in the D.I. Jack Dylan series, set in Yorkshire and written by the husband and wife team who are the storyline consultants to TV's Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey. When hairdresser Kayleigh Harwood is reported missing by her mother in the worst blizzards Harrowfield has experienced in years, D.I. Jack Dylan and his team are called in. Kayleigh's car is found abandoned with her mobile phone inside but there is no sign of her. At the edge of the local quarry on the desolate Yorkshire moors, items of clothing are found. They are identified as belonging to the hairdresser, and an intense police search of the area begins. The investigation turns to a loner living close to where Kayleigh's car was discovered, and it soon becomes apparent to the investigators that the loner is hiding a bizarre secret. To Dylan's disbelief Divisional Commander Hugo-Watkins assumes that skeletal remains found in a lay-by are connected to the young woman's disappearance, and without seeking Dylan's advice, calls out the entire Major Incident Team. Refusing to be distracted, Dylan and his team continue to work round the clock in the hope of finding Kayleigh alive. Meanwhile Dylan's wife, Jen, is distracted and distant. Unbeknown to him her ex fiancé is in their midst, and stalking her. R.C. Bridgestock were voted #8 all-time greatest crime writers by WHSmith customers. They are consultants to ITV's award-winning drama series Scott & Bailey and the BBC's Happy Valley. PRAISE FOR R.C. BRIDGESTOCK: "R.C. Bridgestock always deliver a cracking story with an expert's insight." Howard Linskey, author of The Chosen Ones. "A compelling story with a procedural authenticity that few authors can match." M.W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show.
A killer with a macabre passion for human teeth stalks the residents of Harrowfield. Three linked murders means Assistant Chief Constable Wendy Smythe is brought in to take ultimate charge of the serial murder investigation, and she is adamant on managing the task akin to a drama. Dylan has to dig deep to remain professional. Chilling, ultimate and full of menace. There is dark suspicion that nobody is safe until the perpetrator is apprehended. Will the ring of steel wrapped around Harrowfield bring the psychopath to justice? Coupled with the fact Dylan and Jen’s daughter Maisy is hospitalised with an undiagnosed serious illness; Jack is under pressure on all fronts. On a happier note Jen’s dad Ralph, introduces the pair to his new lady friend but all is not as rosy as it seems three hundred miles away on the Isle of Wight, when her son brings the police to their door. Dylan shares intelligence with The National Crime Agency which brings back a deep seated anguish of fallen colleague DS Larry Banks. Can he help them capture the boss of an international drugs cartel, and if so will it bring Dylan closure?
A vicious, unprovoked attack is just the start... 'A multi-faceted page turner. The perfect way to meet Jack Dylan' Alison Bruce, author of I Did It For Us When Detective Jack Dylan heads home after a residential course, he has no idea that an extraordinary succession of events is about to turn his life upside down. First his wife is found dead, then his step-daughter – battling severe depression – is expelled from university for drug use. And at work, two teenagers have gone missing. An ordinary man might break under the strain. But Dylan knows that his survival depends on him carrying on regardless, burying himself in his work. He is determined to pursue the criminal elements behind the events whether his superiors like it or not. And, as his family disintegrates around him, a newcomer to the admin department, Jennifer Jones, seems to offer some sort of salvation. Life may have changed, but nothing will stand in the way of Dylan’s quest for justice. From the storyline consultants to TV’s Happy Valley comes the brand new book in the DI Jack Dylan series, which takes the reader back to where it all began.
A compelling story with a procedural authenticity that few authors can match.' M.W. Craven, author of The Puppet Show The third in the D.I. Jack Dylan series, set in Yorkshire and written by the husband and wife team who are the storyline consultants to TV’s Happy Valley and Scott & Bailey Work has taken over Dylan’s life once again and Jen, now heavily pregnant, feels sidelined. When a newly promoted detective sergeant arrives in Harrowfield, she proves more of a distraction than an asset. With stabbings, fatal road accidents and brutal attacks on girls to deal with, Dylan is busier than ever. While Dylan is confronted by a madman, Jen goes into labour alone and collapses unconscious. Dylan is spinning too many plates at once and needs to make life-changing decisions.
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